tow BMW 325XI 2001 Owner's Manual

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Lamps and bulbsCenter (high-mount) brake lamp LED light bar on the rear window.
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.462de268
License plate lamps 5 watt bulb
1 Place a screwdriver in the slot and
press toward the left (arrow) to
release the lens
2 Replace the bulb.460de047
Interior lamps Front:
The illustration provides an example of
the interior lamps when equipped with
reading lamps.
Interior lamps (2 x 5 watt bulbs)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp
out toward the front
2 Remove the lens and pull the bulb
out of the contact studs.
Interior lamps (6 watt bulb) with reading
lamps (2 x 6 watt bulbs)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp
out toward the front
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
3 Remove and replace the bulb.460de182

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Lamps and bulbsRear:
The illustration provides an example of
the interior lamps when equipped with
reading lamps.
Interior lamps (5 watt bulb)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp
out toward the front
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
3 Remove and replace the bulb.
Interior lamps (6 watt bulb) with reading
lamp (6 watt bulb)
1 Press the lamp out using a screw-
driver
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
3 Remove and replace the bulb.460de179
Lighted vanity mirror
*
10 watt bulb
1 Remove the bulb housing Ð use a
screwdriver if necessary
2 Replace the bulb.460de181
Footwell lamps
*
5 watt bulb
1 Press the lamp out using a screw-
driver
2 Replace the bulb.Glove compartment lamp 5 watt bulb
1 Press the lamp out using a screw-
driver
2 Replace the bulb.Luggage compartment lamps One lamp each in the bulb holder of the
tail lamp assembly: 10 watt bulb.
1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess and
remove the lens
2 Replace the bulb.

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Towing the vehicleTow fittingThe screw-in tow fitting is stored in the
onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains
in the vehicle at all times. This fitting is
designed for installation in the tow
sockets located at the front and rear of
the vehicle. It is intended for towing on
paved road surfaces only. This fitting
should not be used to pull a vehicle out
of deep snow, mud, sand, etc.
Always comply with all applicable
towing laws and regulations. Access to tow socketsFront:
Use a screwdriver in the upper section
of the recess to press the cover out.460de063
Rear:
Use a screwdriver in the upper section
of the recess to press the cover out.
Screw the tow fitting in completely
and tightly. If you do not, the
threads could be damaged.
Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-
nents of the running gear, or lash them
down in any way. If you do so, the
components could be damaged,
leading to possible accidents.<460de064
Towing with a commercial tow
truck>Do not tow with sling-type equip-
ment.
>Use a wheel lift or flat bed equip-
ment.
>Please comply with applicable towing
laws.
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control
arms, or any other part of the vehicle
suspension, as severe damage to these
components will occur, leading to
possible accidents.c380us124

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Towing the vehicleBMW 325xi, 330xi: towing the
vehicle with one raised axle only 1 Place the gearshift lever or selector
lever in "Neutral"
2 Switching off the engine
3 Towing speed:
Max. 30 mph (50 km/h)
4 Towing distance:
Max. 95 miles (150 km)
Remove the rear driveshaft for
towing over longer distances with
the front axle lifted; remove the front
driveshaft for towing over longer
distances with the rear axle lifted.
Failure to comply with this will result in
damage to the transfer box.<

Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp163
Center 3-point-safety belt in
the rear109
Center armrest105
Central locking system34
button38
Changing a tire165
Changing a wheel165
Charge indicator lamp20
Check Control76
Child restraint
systems55,59,61
Child seat59
Child seat security61
Child-safety locks55
Cigarette lighter108
Clock76
refer also to the Radio or
Onboard Monitor Owner's
Manual
Cockpit16
Coin holder105
Combination switch69
Compression192
Computer77
Configure settings53
Consumption78
Consumption display75
Contents10
Coolant122,142,195
antifreeze122 Coolant temperature
gauge75
Cooling system195
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)21,119
Cruise control72
Cruising range78
Cup holder105
Curb weight194
D
Dashboard16
Data
dimensions193
engine192
weights194
Daytime-driving lamp
switch88
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)119
Defrost position96,101
Defroster, rear
window94,102
Defrosting the
windows96,101
Digital clock76
Dimensions193
Dipstick139
Disc brakes120
Displacement192
Displays18 Distance warning79
Diversity Antenna181
Divided rear backrest109
Door key32
Door locks, care122
Doors
child-safety locks55
emergency operation34
unlocking and locking34
Draft-free
ventilation95,102
Driving hints117
Driving in winter122
Driving lamps88
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)22,80,180
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)119
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)22,80,180
E
Electric power windows44
Electrical accessories,
failure170
Electrical system196
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer33
Elements of operation16
Emergency operation,
doors34
Energy Control74 Engine compartment136
Engine coolant142,195
Engine data192
Engine oil
capacity195
consumption139
pressure20
quality140
specifications140
viscosity140
Engine oil level22
check139
Engine speed192
Engine, starting62
Exterior mirrors52
F
Failure messages76
Fault displays76
Fault, ABS119
Filler cap cover27
Filling capacities195
Filling the washer
reservoir195
First-aid kit26
Fittings, towing and
tow-starting174
Flashlight104
Flat tire125,165
Fog lamps89
Folding rear backrest109
Footbrake120

Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Tire inflation
pressure28,125
Tire pressure
checking28
Tire Pressure Control
(RDC)86,186
Tire pressure
monitoring86,186
Tire Quality Grading126
Tire replacement126,127
Tire rotation127
Tire specifications130
Tire tread125
To switch on the interior
lamps36
Tools158
Torque192
Tow fittings174
Tow starting174
Towing174
Track193
Traction Control System,
refer to DSC80
Transmission65
Transporting children
safely59
Tread depth, tires125
Trip odometer74
Trunk39
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid39 Turn signal
indicator23,69,160
bulb replacement160
Turning radius193
Two-way radios124
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading126
Used batteries170 V
Vacuum cleaner108
Vacuum cleaner,
connecting108
Vanity mirror52
bulb replacement164
V-belts196
Vehicle battery168,196
Vehicle care
exterior147
interior150
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)144
Vehicle immobilizer33
Vehicle painting147
Vehicle storage152 Vehicle weight194
Ventilation92,95,98
draft-free95,102
Vinyl care149
Voice recognition24,25
W

Warning lamp "Please fasten
safety belts"21
Warning lamps20
Warning messages76
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet145
Washer fluids138
Washer nozzles138
Washer reservoir, filling138
Washing your car146
Water on roadways
deep water117
Waxing, paintwork148
Weights194
Wheel changing165
Wheel rims128
Wheelbase193
Wheels and tires128,130
Width193
Windows, convenience
operation34
Windshield washer nozzle
adjustment138
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling138,195 Windshield washer,
automatic70
Windshield wiper69
Windshield wiper blade
replacement158
Winter operation122
Winter tires128,129
Wiper blade
replacement158
Wiper system69
Work in the engine
compartment134
X
Xenon lamps159,188

Owner service proceduresA
Activated-charcoal filter,
changing171
Adding brake fluid143
Adding engine coolant142
Adding engine oil139
Air pressure, checking28
Antifreeze142 B
Backup lamps, bulb
replacement161
Battery
add distilled water169
charging170
Brake fluid, adding143
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement161
Brakes, brake faults121 C
Changing a tire165
Changing a wheel165
Checking air pressure28
Checking engine oil
level139
Checking oil level139 D
Defrost setting96
Defrosting the
windows96,101 Difficult steering123
Doors, emergency
operation34
E
Electrical accessories,
failure170
Electrical malfunction
fuel filler door172
sliding/tilt sunroof172
Emergency operation
doors34
fuel filler door172
sliding/tilt sunroof172
Engine coolant, adding142
Engine oil
add139
check139
quality140
specifications140
viscosity140
Engine oil level,
checking139 F
First-aid kit26
Fittings, towing and
tow-starting174
Flat tire165
Footwell lamps, bulb
replacement164 Front fog lamps, bulb
replacement161
Fuses, replacing170
G
Glove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement164 H
Hazard warning flashers26
Hazard warning triangle26
Headlamp cover, care159
High beams, bulb
replacement159 I
Indicator lamps20
Inflated pressure28,125
Interior lamps, bulb
replacement163
Interior motion sensor,
switching off43 J
Jack165 L
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement163
Low beams, bulb
replacement159 Lug wrench165
Luggage compartment
lamps, bulb
replacement164
Luggage compartment lid,
emergency release39
M
Maintenance145
Microfilter, changing171
Motion sensor, switching
off43 O
Oil
quality140
specifications140
viscosity140
Onboard tool kit158 P
Pressure, tires28 R
Rear lamps161
Releasing the fuel filler door
following an electrical
malfunction172
Releasing the hood134
Removing condensation
from the
Owner service procedure

Owner service procedures
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
windows96,101
Replacement key32
Replacing bulbs158
Replacing windshield wiper
blades158
Replacing wiper blades158
Return used batteries170 S
Side lamps, bulb
replacement160
Sliding/tilt sunroof, closing
following an electrical
malfunction172
Space-saver spare tire165
Spare key32
Spare wheel165
Starting difficulties123
Starting problems117 T
Tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement161
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement161
Tilt alarm, switching off43
Tire damage125
Tire, changing165
Tools158
Tow fittings174
Tow starting174 Towing174
Trunk, emergency
release39
Turn signal indicator, bulb
replacement160
U
Use of antifreeze,
radiator142 V
Vanity mirror, bulb
replacement164 W

Warning lamps20
Washer fluid, adding138
Washer nozzles,
adjusting138
Washer reservoir, filling138
Wheel, changing165
Windshield washer,
filling138
Windshield wiper blades,
replacing158
Wiper blades, replacing158
Working in the engine
compartment134